ALH Foundation Inc
ALH Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2022 filing reports 23 grants totaling $144,035, including support for organizations in Maryland and other states. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
ALH Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ALH Foundation Inc gave $144K across 23 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 9% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $144,035
- -10.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $6,262
- +1.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,852,578
- -7.2% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (70% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ALH Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing states that there are no formal applications and no deadlines. Awards are made upon approval of the trustees. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Catherine G Applefeld
Mailing address: 2909 Woodvalley Drive, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 539-7558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ALH Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Associated Jewish Federation ($49K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2022, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 9% to New York, 7% to Wisconsin, and 6% to Washington, DC. The filing also lists 3% for an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is ALH Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2020) to $161K (2021). In 2022 it made 23 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Federation Baltimore, MD | General Support | $48,900 |
| Temple HAR Sinai- Oheb Shalom Baltimore, MD | General Support | $32,486 |
| The Park School Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Washington, DC | General Support | $8,849 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Madison Hillel Madison, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of MD Lutherville, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Women of the Wall | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,852,578 | $23,869 | $166,722 | $144,035 | 23 | $149,911 | $26,019 | $123,270 |
| 2021 | $1,995,431 | $250,059 | $183,705 | $160,822 | 26 | $162,022 | $228,629 | $156,306 |
| 2020 | $1,929,077 | $87,666 | $126,748 | $121,500 | 26 | — | $83,618 | $129,673 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ALH Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants include support for a range of organizations. Birthright Israel Foundation describes its mission as giving eligible young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip. The Maryland SPCA says it works to improve the lives of pets and people, provide animal-care education and services, and place animals in homes. Art With a Heart says it provides visual art programs for underserved and disadvantaged people and aims to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $144,035. Grants ranged from $250 to $48,900, with a median of $2,000. Larger awards included $48,900 to The Associated Jewish Federation, $32,486 to Temple Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom, $10,000 to The Park School, and $8,849 to B’nai B’rith. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation and $5,000 each to Madison Hillel, Mental Health Association of Maryland, Planned Parenthood, University of Wisconsin, and Women of the Wall.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Catherine Applefeld as president, Alex Applefeld as vice president/treasurer, and Sanford D. Schreiber as vice president/assistant treasurer.
ALH Foundation Inc is led by Catherine Applefeld, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Catherine Applefeld
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Applefeld
Vice President, Treasurer & A
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanford D. Schreiber
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about ALH Foundation Inc
How much does ALH Foundation Inc give each year?
ALH Foundation Inc gave $144K across 23 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $161K across 26 grants.
What is ALH Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
ALH Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,262, across 23 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ALH Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does ALH Foundation Inc give grants?
ALH Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Madison, WI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does ALH Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of ALH Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ALH Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
ALH Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include The Associated Jewish Federation ($48,900), Temple HAR Sinai- Oheb Shalom ($32,486) and The Park School ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is ALH Foundation Inc?
ALH Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ALH Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants include support for a range of organizations. Birthright Israel Foundation describes its mission as giving eligible young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ALH Foundation Inc?
The 2022 filing states that there are no formal applications and no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ALH Foundation Inc's EIN?
ALH Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6034744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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